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With the majority of the world's population shifting to urban
centres, urban planning—the practice of land-use and
transportation planning to help shape cities structurally,
economically, and socially—has become an increasingly vital
profession. In Urban Planning For Dummies, readers will get
a practical overview of this fascinating field, including studying
community demographics, determining the best uses for land,
planning economic and transportation development, and implementing
plans. Following an introductory course on urban planning, this
book is key reading for any urban planning student or anyone
involved in urban development.

With new studies conclusively demonstrating the dramatic impact
of urban design on public psychological and physical health, the
impact of the urban planner on a community is immense. And with a
wide range of positions for urban planners in the public,
nonprofit, and private sectors—including law firms, utility
companies, and real estate development firms—having a
fundamental understanding of urban planning is key to anyone even
considering entry into this field. This book provides a useful
introduction and lays the groundwork for serious study.

Helps readers understand the essentials of this complex
profession

Written by a certified practicing urban planner, with extensive
practical and community-outreach experience

For anyone interested in being in the vanguard of building,
designing, and shaping tomorrow's sustainable city, Urban
Planning For Dummies offers an informative, entirely accessible
introduction on learning how.